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07/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Radiation from wi-fi and cell phones increases pregnant women’s risk of miscarriage by nearly 50%

Magnetic field (MF) non-ionizing radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from cell phones, power lines, and other wireless devices. It’s also long been thought of as a health hazard, with genetic damage and cancer being but a few of the supposed health risks. However, a team from the Kaiser Permanente Division of […]

06/16/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Biologist reveals surprising insights into the effects of nuclear accidents on wildlife

On April 26, 1986, the world was rocked by the Chernobyl disaster, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Massive amounts of radioactive materials were launched into the atmosphere from one of the graphite reactor cores, forcing people living nearby to evacuate their homes by the thousands. Now, almost four decades later, the effects […]

04/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Radiation from deep space is intensifying, affecting space weather and potential space travel

Ever since humanity’s first foray into space, our astronauts have had to contend with deep-space radiation. Scientists have done what they can to protect space voyagers and technology from exposure to cosmic rays. But, as new research has shown, that may not be enough: The radiation environment of space may be higher than previously conceived. […]

12/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Belarusian mushrooms found to be contaminated with radioactive cesium

A shipment of Belarus mushrooms has been seized by French officials due to low-level radiological contamination. As reported by Yahoo.com, customs officials discovered that the 3.5-ton shipment, coming through Frankfurt, Germany, contained traces of cesium-137 or radiocaesium. Though the shipment of mushrooms wasn’t stated to be a health threat, they will still be destroyed using […]

08/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Experts warn Senator John McCain’s brain cancer will return even after radiation and chemotherapy

Last July 31, Senator John McCain returned to Arizona to undergo chemotherapy and targeted radiation, both standard post-surgical treatments for his brain tumor. The Arizona politician, 80, was diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma following a craniotomy to remove a blood clot below his left eyebrow. The July 14 procedure was scheduled after McCain complained of […]

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